Civil Liberties

Inklings of a Crackdown in the Madison Capitol »

By Rebecca Kemble, August 13, 2012

A crony of Scott Walker’s takes over as capitol police chief, and an arrest ensues.read more

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Obama's Latest Executive Order

July 16, 2012

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Pres. Could Seize Radio, Internet, under New Exec. Order »

By Matthew Rothschild, July 16, 2012

President Obama continues to plan for emergencies in a way that aggrandizes the power of the Executive Branch.read more

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Waste Management on Patrol in Tampa

July 10, 2012

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Waste Management Drivers Become Snoops in Tampa »

by Matthew Rothschild, July 10, 2012

They’re on duty for the RNC, and if you don’t think we’re moving toward a corporate police state, think again.read more

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Is Walker itching for a crackdown?

June 27, 2012

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Crackdown Coming in the Capitol in Madison? »

By Rebecca Kemble, June 26, 2012

Officers have begun taking notes about the identities of singers and the content of the signs and banners they bring to the Sing Along.read more

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End Solitary Confinement!

June 20, 2012

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Important to change police tactics, says ex-police chief »

By David Couper, June 15, 2012

As a former police chief, let me tell you why I support the Father’s Day rally against the “stop and frisk” policy of the New York Police Department.read more

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A lot to celebrate during Gay Pride Month »

By Kathi Wolfe, June 12, 2012

Gays and lesbians know that we still have a long way to go in our struggle for equality. Yet, we’re proud that we’ve come this far.read more

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Marriage is a civil rights issue »

By George Dean and Ortensia Lopez, June 11, 2012

President Obama’s announcement that he believes same-sex couples should be allowed to marry will not – and should not — hurt him among black and Latino voters.read more

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Pilots Aren't Speech Cops.

May 24, 2012

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Justice Department is right to go after Sheriff Arpaio »

By Jose Miguel Leyva, May 21, 2012

The Department of Justice’s lawsuit against “America’s toughest sheriff” alleges that he and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department “intentionally and systematically discriminate against Latinos.”read more

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Obama deserves applause for same-sex marriage support »

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, May 21, 2012

President Obama helped move marriage equality forward, and his courageous statement of support will go down in history.read more

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A Great Injunction Against NDAA

May 17, 2012

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